So far this year, we are roughly on track to reach the same number of homicides and have seen a 4 percent increase in major crime, according to Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.

"You commit a robbery, you threaten employees, there should be consequences," Sessions said.

Rallings said he welcomes help from the federal government.

"Our problems are gangs, guns, and drugs," said MPD Director Mike Rallings, who was one of many local officials to meet with Sessions.

Rallings said he would like to see more federal resources used to help combat crime.

"Commit the support of the federal government, to me, is a step in the right direction," he explained.

Sessions also mentioned the need for proper police staffing to help combat crime.

In addition, the AG called out Sycamore Lake Apartment complexes by name and pointed to them as a place where Memphians are living in fear. Do residents agree with him?

YES

"Trying to get away, trying to be sure he [son] is in the house at all times," Xzavivra Chapman, mother at Sycamore Lake Apartments, said. "It's very scary for a parent."

The apartment complex is a place that has seen violent incidents in the last couple of years. Those incidents include two people shot and killed last week and an 81-year--old woman killed during a robbery.

"These aren't just numbers, these are people," Sessions said. "They are people like the residents at Sycamore Lake Apartments in northeast Memphis, last week two men were shot there."

Those living at the apartments said they live in fear and are just wanting to be safe.